PLC Technician

TechStar Group; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a PLC/Assembly Technician for a 12-month contract in Georgetown, KY. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing equipment specifications, installing equipment, and providing training to maintenance staff. Candidates should have strong PLC programming skills and a technical degree or equivalent experience. This position requires occasional international travel and the ability to lift up to 40lbs. Competitive salary of $70,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience is beneficial.
• Good vision and hand-eye coordination for detailed repairs.
• Ability to travel up to 50% at times including international travel.

Responsibilities

• Review equipment specifications and design.
• Install equipment, verify safety, quality, and productivity.
• Provide training to Maintenance members on newly implemented equipment.

Skills

Strong PLC programming/troubleshooting (Toyopuc, Seimens, Omron, Mitsubishi, or Allen Bradley)

Comprehensive knowledge of PLCs

Comprehensive knowledge of Electrical circuits and Industrial controls

Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings

Education

2 year technical degree or completion of trade school program (EET or Industrial Maintenance Technology)

Job description

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Position: PLC/Assembly Technician

Location: Georgetown, KY

Duration: 12 Months

Review equipment specifications and design, identify improvements, conduct vendor buyoffs to confirm equipment functions,

Install equipment, verify safety, quality, and productivity of equipment.

Investigate to determine modification requirements. Implement modifications. Trial and adjust.

Lower cost and decrease project time by confirming safety, quality, and productivity of equipment at vendor, prior to installation. Minimize adjustment time during vehicle trials by performing quality trials at vendor.

Lower cost and decrease project time by overseeing installation by vendor, and facilitating kanban process.

Improve equipment quality and productivity by implementing adjustments, as identified during online vehicle trials.

Confirm quality results by secondary method (Torque check, vacuum profiles, etc)

Install, setup and troubleshoot Toyopuc and Allen-Bradley program controllers

Provide training to Maintenance members on newly implemented equipment

Requirements:

What you bring

· Strong PLC programming/troubleshooting ( Toyopuc, Seimens, Omron, Mitsubishi, or Allen Bradley)- 2 years

Comprehensive knowledge of PLC’s - 2 years

Comprehensive knowledge of Electrical circuits and Industrial controls- 2 years

2 year technical degree or completion of trade school program (EET or Industrial Maintenance Technology) and/or equivalent work experience.

Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings

Ability to travel up to 50% at times. (Including International travel)

Ability to work up to 30% overtime when required.

Ability to lift and carry up to 40lbs on occasion

Ability to frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and crouching on varying surfaces.

Manual dexterity to operate hand tools, power tools, and machinery.

Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.

Good vision and hand-eye coordination for detailed repairs.

Ability to work in various environments including hot, cold, or confined spaces

Stamina to perform repetitive tasks and work long shifts.

What you may bring

2+ years Industrial maintenance experience

Knowledge of Industrial Robot programming and teaching

Knowledge of AGVs/AMRs programming and set up

Knowledge of safety scanners and programming.

Knowledge of various industrial controls networking, EthernetIP, FLNet, ProfiNet ect.

Automotive manufacturing experience.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Manufacturing
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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